Route from Port Hawkesbury to Val-Saint-Michel

Distance from Port Hawkesbury to Val-Saint-Michel

The straight-line distance between Port Hawkesbury and Val-Saint-Michel is 786.2 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 888 km, with an indicative drive time of 9 h 52 min.

Trip cost and route type: Port Hawkesbury – Val-Saint-Michel

Driving directions from Port Hawkesbury to Val-Saint-Michel

The map shows the locations of Port Hawkesbury (A) and Val-Saint-Michel (B). Use the form below to calculate the up-to-date road route with turn-by-turn directions, real distance, and estimated drive time.

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Driving directions from Port Hawkesbury to Val-Saint-Michel

Real distance: 1,103.8 km  ·  Estimated time: 13 h 24 min

1. • Drive northeast on MacSween Street. 24 m
2. ← Turn left onto Granville Street. 1.0 km
3. ← Turn left onto NS 4/Reeves Street. Continue on NS 4. 4.3 km
4. • Bear left onto NS 104/NS 4/TCH. Continue on NS 104/TCH. 11.2 km
5. • Keep left to take NS 104/TCH/Highway 104. 19.9 km
6. • Keep left to stay on TCH. 333.7 km
7. • Keep right to take NB 2/TCH/Route 2/Route 2 Highway toward Fredericton. 128.9 km
8. • Keep left to stay on NB 2/TCH/Route 2/Route 2 Highway. 334.3 km
9. • Keep left to take 85. 52.6 km
10. • Keep left to take 85/Autoroute Claude-Béchard. 191.3 km
11. • Keep right to take exit 312/314 onto 73 toward Québec. 504 m
12. • Keep left to take 73 toward Québec. 1.3 km
13. • Keep right to take exit 312 onto 73 Nord toward Québec. 132 m
14. • Keep right to take exit 312-N onto 73 Nord toward Pont Pierre-Laporte/Québec. 7.1 km
15. • Keep left to take 73/Autoroute Henri-IV. 3.1 km
16. • Keep left to stay on Autoroute Henri-IV. 2.3 km
17. • Keep left to take 573 Nord toward Shannon. 9.4 km
18. ← Turn left onto Rue de Montolieu. 323 m
19. ← Turn left onto Boulevard Pie-XI Nord/369. 837 m
20. ← Turn left onto Rue du Hérisson. 42 m
21. → Turn right onto Rue des Hortensias. 334 m
22. Show all 21 steps ↓

Standard car route without avoiding highways. For advanced options (motorcycle, bicycle, transit, avoid tolls) use the live planner above.

Estimate trip cost: Port Hawkesbury – Val-Saint-Michel

Indicative estimates based on ~888 km. Tolls calculated at ~$0.10/km on tolled segments. The calculator updates with the live planner's real distance. Actual consumption, driving style, weather, and toll rates vary.

Origin and destination

How to drive from Port Hawkesbury to Val-Saint-Michel

The straight-line distance between Port Hawkesbury (Nova Scotia) and Val-Saint-Michel (Quebec) is about 786.2 km. The actual road distance varies by chosen route, road type, and travel conditions — especially in winter and across mountain or northern segments.

Before you leave, consider:

• Check current traffic with a navigation app — particularly around major cities.
• Look up any toll segments on your route (Ontario 407, select bridges).
• In winter or at higher elevations, drive times and conditions can change quickly. Carry a charged phone, fuel reserve, and weather-appropriate gear.
• Plan stops at service centres or towns along the way — fuel and rest stops can be sparse on remote sections.

Route description: Port Hawkesbury – Val-Saint-Michel

The journey from Port Hawkesbury to Val-Saint-Michel covers roughly 888 km on the road, equal to 786.2 km straight line. The trip connects Nova Scotia to Quebec and is classified as a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Open the interactive planner for the route map, turns, and a fuel-or-EV cost calculator.

The trip starts at Port Hawkesbury (Nova Scotia) — coordinates 45.6153° N, -61.3642° E. The destination is Val-Saint-Michel (Quebec), at 46.8667° N, -71.4333° E.

Practical tips for the Port Hawkesbury – Val-Saint-Michel drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Nova Scotia — a province maritime, with Atlantic coves, harbours, and Cape Breton's highlands — and reaches Val-Saint-Michel in Quebec, St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians. The route also passes near North Devon (New Brunswick).

When to leave

For a long route, leave early (before 06:30) or wait until after 10:00. Avoid summer long-weekend exoduses and major holidays. Plan a break every 1.5–2 hours of driving — and check weather, especially across the Prairies and through mountain passes.

Alternatives

For this route of about 888 km, consider VIA Rail Canada — VIA's Corridor service connects many Eastern Canadian cities, and the long-distance trains (the Canadian, Ocean) run through the Prairies and the Maritimes. Cross-border trips may also include Amtrak's Adirondack or Cascades. Check schedules at viarail.ca and amtrak.com.

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Cities along the Port Hawkesbury – Val-Saint-Michel route

These cities are near the direct route between Port Hawkesbury and Val-Saint-Michel. They may be useful as a stopover or alternate destination.

Routes with intermediate stops: Port Hawkesbury → North Devon · Port Hawkesbury → Fredericton · Port Hawkesbury → Marysville

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